Strategies to Promote Cultural Humility

As healthcare providers, it is important to be aware of how culture and identity influence you and your patients. This article describes cultural humility as the life-long practice of “respect, empathy, and critical self-reflection at both intrapersonal and interpersonal levels.” The authors discuss the importance of cultural humility in creating a comprehensive plan of care and also provides tips for teaching and practicing cultural humility in the workplace. While the article targets nurses as its primary audience, the message is relevant to all health care professionals.